Relax with Linux Reading
Since using Ubuntu I have come across some great reading material in PDF format. Some of this material has helped me to get started with installing Linux and using the software and some has just been entertaining while at the same time being informative.
Here is a list of 6 of the best resources I have found:
1. Ubuntu Pocket Guide and Reference
This is a whole free PDF book dedicated to the new Ubuntu user. It begins by giving advice about installing and configuring Ubuntu. Then there is great information about the desktop, the filesystem, the command line, software management and securing the system. This is a must read for the new Ubuntu User.
This is a complete guide to using Linux from UK’s Linux Format magazine. It begins with helping you to install Ubuntu (although you will have to download the latest version of Ubuntu yourself), gives an overview of the desktop and filesystem and then has guides to the software which comes pre-installed with Ubuntu. Another must read for the Linux newbie.
Full Circle Magazine is a monthly free, independent magazine in PDF format dedicated to the Ubuntu family of Linux operating system. It includes How To articles on such things as programming in Python, C and guides to using software such as Gimp, Inkscape, Scribus etc. as well as lots of other interesting articles. This magazine is definitely one to download each month as it is full of entertaining and informative articles and very well presented.
Sadly this magazine has ceased publication but all 20 PDF magazines are still available for download. It includes guides to using Gimp, Open Office and many other tips and reviews for new users of Linux. Although these issues are old, the information is still worth reading.
This is a new quarterly magazine dedicated to new users of Ubuntu. I came across Issue 2 last month and it was a great find. I was brand new to Ubuntu at the time and this magazine helped me to get to know my way around the operating system and all the programs included as standard. I was pleased to see several PDF documents of articles from Issue 1 in the archive on their website and I am looking forward to Issue 3 in November. It will be interesting to see where this magazine goes and whether it will advance with its readers increasing knowledge of Ubuntu.
This isn’t really a read but more of a listen! Great for those times when your eyes are tired from all that reading or for listening to while travelling. This podcast is both fun and informative.
Have I missed out your favourite? If so, please let me know.
February 2nd, 2011 at 8:45 am
Interesting read, perhaps the best article iv’e browse today. We learn everyday cheers to you!